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PROGR AMS & EVENTS FOR ALL AGES
SPRING
JANUARY-MAY 2020
PROGRAM GUIDE
mckinney public
library system
mckinneypubliclibrary.org
Weekly Calendar
Little Ones (0-5 Years)
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PRE-K STORY TIME
(3-5 years)
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(16 months – 3 years)
Encourage early literacy, social development and
A learning experience that enriches language and
vocabulary development through read-aloud books, visual
aids, rhymes, songs, and a hands-on craft.
imagination through interactive and engaging read-alouds, HALL: Thursdays; 11:15 a.m.
songs and rhymes.
HALL: Tuesdays; 10:15 a.m.
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FRIDAY PLAYDATE
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WOBBLERS AND WALKERS (0-3 years)
(10-16 months)
Toys are set out for our young patrons to come play at the
If your little one is already walking or starting to walk, this library and make new friends.
is the program for you! Join us for short rhymes and songs
for the more mobile babies to enjoy. HALL: Fridays; 10:15 a.m.
HALL: Wednesdays; 10:15 a.m.
School Age (K-5th Grade)
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MULTILINGUAL STORY TIME
(3-5 years)
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Read stories and sing songs in Spanish, Indian, French, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DRAW?
Chinese, Arabic and more. Celebrate other cultures, Learn how to draw animals, characters, nature and
enhance literacy skills and work together on a take-home anything in-between! All skill levels welcome.
craft.
HALL: Wednesdays; 4:30 p.m.
HALL: Wednesdays; 11:15 a.m.
first SLIME SCIENCE
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LITTLE ONES LAPSIT
Let’s get messy! Learn about the science behind slime with
(0-10 months) hands-on experiments.
Caregivers engage their babies with books, rhymes and
HALL: First Tuesday of month; 4:30 p.m.
poems, bounces, tickles, fingerplays, and movement
games.
HALL: Thursdays; 10:15 a.m.
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MUSIC AND MOVEMENT Location key:
(18 months-5 years)
Join us for a half hour of fun, rhymes, and dancing as we JJGL: John & Judy Gay Library
make music together! HALL: Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library
McKinney Fire Station 7: Thursdays; 10:15 a.m.
Teens (6th-12th Grade) first ADULT BOOK CLUB
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ANIME CLUB our current book.
Watch episodes of anime, talk about your favorite manga, HALL: First Wednesday of the month;
make animanga-inspired crafts and hang out with other 12 p.m.
fans. Jan 8: What Else Are You Reading?
HALL: Thursdays; 5 p.m. Feb 5: Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman
March 4: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
by Gail Honeyman
All Ages April 1:
May 6:
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
The Library Book by Susan Orlean
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MORNING MEETUP
Homeschoolers, join us for a fun hour to mingle, play second TRUE CRIME BOOK CLUB
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games, gather resources for school and learn about Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. Discuss
different occupations from monthly guest speakers. Open to true crime books of literary merit, and examine the
all! writing style, content and presentation of material.
HALL: Mondays; 10:15 a.m. HALL: Second Wednesdays
of the month; 7 p.m.
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SENSORY STORY TIME Jan 8: I’ll Be Gone in the Dark
A story time for those who may be more comfortable in a by Michelle McNamara
smaller, intimate setting. We’ll read books and share Feb 12: The Midnight Assassin
sensory-based activities. by Skip Hollandsworth
HALL: Tuesdays; 2 p.m. March 11: Discuss your favorite true crime podcast
April 8: Five Days at Memorial by Sheri Fink
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SATURDAY CHESS MEETUP May 13: While the City Slept by Eli Sanders
Want to learn how to play or find new players to
challenge? All skill levels welcome.
first ADULT ANIME CLUB
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HALL: Saturdays; 10:30 a.m. A place to watch anime, meet other fans and
cosplay.
HALL: First Saturday of the month
Adult starting Feb. 1; 3 p.m.
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CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH GROUP first GENEALOGY ASSISTANCE
Improve your English language conversation skills in an
informal group setting.
HALL: Mondays; Feb 10-April 27
SU Members of the North Collin County Genealogical
Society will be available to assist your genealogy
research efforts.
6:30 p.m. HALL: First Sunday of the month;
1 p.m.
first ADULT YARN CRAFTERS
& third third ADULT CLASSICS BOOK CLUB
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Relax, express your creativity, and meet others with similar
interests. Charitable and personal projects are welcome Join us for a monthly discussion of classic literature.
and some materials are supplied. Open to all skill levels.
HALL: Third Sunday of the month;
HALL: First and Third Mondays; 7 p.m. 2 p.m.
Jan.19: The Count of Monte Cristo
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE by Alexandre Dumas
ESL classes consist of reading, writing, listening, grammar, Feb. 16: Howards End by E. M. Forster
speaking and pronunciation for adults. These classes are March 15: What other classics have you always
for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Attendees wanted to read?
must register at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Hall
Library. See website or call library for details. April 19: Portrait of a Lady by Henry James
May 17: The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton
HALL: Tuesdays, Feb. 11-April 28;
6:30 p.m.
Adult Progra
FUN WITH K
RESEARCHING YOUR HOUSE
Guy Giersch, Historic Preservation Officer for the City of
McKinney, will present methods to research the history of
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HALL: Tuesday, Jan. 14; 7 p.m.
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RECYCLED BOOK CRAFTING
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Craft holiday-themed works of art from old books. Supplies
will be provided.
VolunTEENS 1 HALL: Wednesdays, Feb. 5 and
April 1; 6 p.m.
The McKinney Public Library strives to impact lives and build a TRAVEL SMART
sense of community. We understand the power of service and Back by popular demand! Make your next trip the best
the impact working on a community service project can have one ever. World travelers, George and Denise Bouhasin,
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on the lives of people, especially our youth. We are excited will share tips and tricks they learned from their many trips
abroad in this four-part series.
to share our passion for service by providing an avenue for
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those opportunities. HALL: Wednesdays, Feb. 12, 19, 26;
March 4; 7 p.m.
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SERVICE HOUR PROJECTS
(6th-12th grades) MEDICARE INFORMATION SEMINAR
Join us for a series of service projects as we strive to This educational workshop is designed to offer individuals
make a positive contribution in our community. who are approaching 65 (or older) an opportunity to
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Volunteer hours awarded for participation. become more familiar with Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D,
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as well as Medicare Supplements.
HALL: Tuesdays; 5 p.m.
HALL: Thursday, Feb. 20; 6:30 p.m.
COMPUTER BASICS
Make an
Whether you’re just getting started or brushing up old
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skills, join us for our computer classes.
IMPACT
HALL: Saturdays; 10:15 a.m.
March 7: Getting Started
March 21: E-mail & Internet Skills
April 4: Word
April 18 & 25: Excel
Volunteer with the FINANCIAL LITERACY: BUYING A HOME
McKinney Public Library Learn about the home buying process, including how to
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get ready to buy a home and options for financing.
Need volunteer hours to graduate, want to
HALL: Tuesday, March 17; 4 p.m.
build your resume, or just interested in making
a difference in your community? Sign up at
McKinney.Voly.org and lend us a hand during
our busiest season at the library. Please check
listings for days, hours and age requirements.
DID YOU KNOW?
Universal Class offers more than 500 lifelong learnin
which offer continuing education units (CEUs). Everyt
available with your McKinney Public Library card!
ams & Events
KNOWLEDGE Director’s Note
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
Learn about charitable organizations in McKinney, how
they help our residents, and the different avenues available
Exciting growth in 2020
to give back to our community.
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May 6; 7 p.m.
The new decade begins with our libraries
embracing the spirit of change and growth that
guided McKinney’s success in 2019. Our
BASIC AUTOMOTIVE program offerings and attendance have
Learn how to check fluids, change air filters, replace wiper increased, and we’ve created a robust spring
programming calendar to continue this growth.
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blades and more in this hands-on instructional class.
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HALL: Saturday, March 21; 10:30 a.m.
The most obvious and exciting change - the
SOLAR POWER 101
grand re-opening of the John & Judy Gay
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Learn about solar energy and how it affects the average
homeowner. Library - is still on the horizon. Because of
ongoing construction and space limitations, we
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HALL: Monday, March 30; 7 p.m.
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have planned all of our spring programs at
HALL: Saturday, May 2; 11 a.m.
Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library in
Downtown McKinney. We’ve also partnered
BLACKWORK MADE BRILLIANT
with various city departments and
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Learn the textile art of counted stitch embroidery and create
organizations to provide programs off-site. We
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seasonal-themed pieces with presenter, Lorelei Stepp.
understand this may be a bit of an
McKinney Senior Recreation Center:
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inconvenience, but we’re confident the result
will be worth the wait. For construction
HALL: Friday, May 8, 15; 10:15 a.m.
updates, visit www.mckinneytexas.org/
JJGLupdate.
FINDING RECORDS ON FAMILYSEARCH
Lynell Moss from the Plano History Center will demonstrate
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how to find historical records using FamilySearch. 2020 promises to be an exciting time at the
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HALL: Saturday, April 18; 11 a.m. McKinney Public Library, and we can’t wait to
see you this spring!
DISNEY TRAVEL TIPS Thank you,
Planning a family Disney trip? Join experienced Disney
traveler Wendy Shelley as she shares her tips and tricks to Spencer Smith
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maximizing your next Disney adventure. Director of Libraries
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HALL: Thursday, April 23: 7 p.m. City of McKinney
FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR SENIORS
Learn about common types of fraud and scams and how to
prevent elder financial exploitation. Discover ways to keep
your information safe and secure through advanced
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planning.
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HALL: Thursday, May 14; 3:30 p.m.
ng courses in over 30 subject areas, many of
thing from career training to DIY guides are
FRIENDS
of the McKinney Public Library
presents
PAULO ATOR PRESENTS:
TWICE MIGHTY ORPHANS
Coach Rusty Russell and his Mighty Mites overcome
every obstacle imaginable as an underdog school of
orphans in depression-era Texas striving to become a
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competitive football team.
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HALL: Monday, Jan. 13; 1:30 p.m.
LIKE US! NELLA PHILLIPS PRESENTS:
SILENT NIGHT
When a young boy witnesses a thief steal his mother’s
wallet, he ventures into the city’s dangerous subway
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system in search of the thief.
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We are on Facebook! HALL: Monday, Feb. 17; 1:30 p.m.
@McKinneyLibrary SHARRON LUCKY PRESENTS:
MY EXAGGERATED LIFE
My Exaggerated Life is the product of a special
Share your photos with us! Whether you’re collaboration between Pat Conroy and oral
in the library, attending one of our biographer Katherine Clark, who recorded two
hundred hours of conversations with Conroy before he
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programs or using our resources at home,
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passed away in 2016.
we want to see you having a blast. HALL: Monday, March 16; 1:30 p.m.
JANICE BYRD PRESENTS:
FINDING DOROTHY
Advisory Board
This richly imagined novel tells the story behind The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the book that inspired the
iconic film, through the eyes of author L. Frank Baum’s
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intrepid wife, Maud.
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HALL: Monday, April 20; 7 p.m.
DAVE LIEBER PRESENTS: AMON
Amon G. Carter, Sr. not only founded the Fort Worth
Star-Telegram, but also had direct historical
connections to many major Tarrant County
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD corporations, including Lockheed Martin, Bell Flight,
American Airlines, KXAS-TV NBC5, WBAP NewsTalk
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The Library Advisory Board meets monthly with the library
820, and General Motors among others.
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director and other staff to discuss matters related to library
services. Members are appointed by the City Council, and HALL: Monday, May 18; 7 p.m.
meetings are open to the public. Meetings alternate between
library locations. See website or call library for details.
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HALL: Thursday, Jan. 16; 5 p.m. It’s never too early
JJGL: Thursday, Feb. 20; 5 p.m. to get ready for summer reading!
HALL: Thursday, March 19; 5 p.m.
Create or update your Beanstack account, get
JJGL: Thursday, April 16; 5 p.m. individualized book recommendations and review books.
HALL: Thursday, May 21; 5 p.m.
Visit mckinneytexas.beanstack.com
FAMILY SPECIAL EVENTS
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION ARTS IN BLOOM
Celebrate and learn about Chinese New Year with a The streets of downtown come alive with fascinating
lion dance troupe, hands-on activities, lion costumes sights and sounds as fine artists, dancers, performance
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for kids, and a presentation about the significance of artists, musicians, Texas wineries and food vendors
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the lion dance. take part in this three-day celebration.
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Visit www.ArtsInBloomTx.com for details
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HALL: Saturday, Jan. 18; 11 a.m.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MCKINNEY:
April 17-19
LEAP YEAR FUN
Learn all about the history of leap year. We will have
a learning obstacle course, a STEM catapult EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
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challenge, crafts and more. Celebrate Earth Day with us! We will construct
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terrariums, learn about ways we can protect the
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HALL: Saturday, Feb. 29; 11 a.m.
planet, and enjoy a live concert in the courtyard.
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HALL: Saturday, April 25; 11 a.m.
SOUNDS OF IRELAND: IRISH MUSIC
CULTURE IN NORTH TEXAS
Just in time for St Patrick’s Day! Join us for traditional
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Irish music performances.
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HALL: Sunday, March 1; 1:30 p.m.
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AROUND THE WORLD
Explore the progress made in women’s rights from the
suffragettes to current day through this interactive
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display.
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HALL: Week of March 2 Get your passports ready and join us on
a globetrotting adventure as we celebrate
LITERARY HEROES cultures from around the world. Stay tuned
Dress up as your favorite literary hero and celebrate for a full travel itinerary!
Women’s History Month! Attend target practice with
Katniss, code on the yellow brick road with Dorothy,
March 9 - 15
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and build a hovercraft with Violet Baudelaire.
HALL: Saturday, March 7; 11 a.m. Roy & Helen Hall Library
www.McKinneyPublicLibrary.org
Don’t miss out! Register in advance.
The McKinney Public Library System’s programs and events are free but space
is limited. To register or to check for event updates, visit our website below. Free
tickets are available one week in advance on a first-come-first-serve basis. For
groups larger than ten, please call 972-547-2045 for special arrangements.
Due to high demand, ticketholders who arrive five minutes or more late will forfeit
their tickets. Forfeited tickets will be given to patrons on standby. At the presenter’s
REGISTER discretion, latecomers may not be allowed entrance to the program. To ensure
you do not lose your reservation, please arrive early!
McKinney Library Locations
ROY & HELEN HALL JOHN & JUDY GAY
MEMORIAL LIBRARY LIBRARY
IN DOWNTOWN McKINNEY IN GABE NESBITT COMMUNITY PARK
101 E. Hunt St. 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy.
McKinney, Texas 75069 McKinney, Texas 75070
McKINNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM HOURS:
Monday–Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday–Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday 1-5 p.m.
www.mckinneypubliclibrary.org • 972-547-7323
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